Monday, February 25, 2013

Well, this is a lousy photo - I really don't think I've packed my light cube yet, but I can't find it. But I digress...

The Cloth Souls group decided to do a second Exquisite Corpse round robin, this time with a Steampunk Theme. (The group has several dolls going into a Steampunk themed exhibit at the Kirtland Library, beginning March 1 - I think that's the right date.)

Because of time constraints, we each did our own first panel AND last panel, but, as usual with an exquisite corpse setting, each panel was covered so the next person couldn't see what had been done.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

I've been working on a new pattern by Sherry Goshon, called Cherie. I started out just making a few faces/couple of heads, for possible demo at the Time for Dolls club, and ended up just going on and on! This pattern has an optional set of instructions for constructing a teapot for the doll to sit upon, and I have some ideas percolating on how I want to do that, too!

Here are a few in-progress photos:

The photo above was when I first had her wigged and was working on the bloomers.

Next, she has a silk-lined skirt and I've tied her hair out of the way (above).

And as you can see, above, she's had her hair trimmed, has sleeves and a top, and needs shoes. There's more to go with the hair, and the pink ruffle at the neck will be replaced with something less clown-like. Loving this pattern!

About Me

I’m an incredibly fortunate Baby Boomer. My life has been filled with joy, challenges, and learning opportunities. My three adult children, their spouses, my beautiful granddaughters, and my amusing pets all color my life. (Though no one is more colorful or amusing than my dear husband, Oldtimer!) My childhood was unusual and my parents unique (Lolo was an astrologer before most people knew what that was; Hawkshaw a WWII vet who lost both legs), which, combined with enough moves to put me in nine different schools in 12 years, gives a different perspective on life experiences.
In my spare time, I work in my "tree house" of sewing and art projects (now on the ground floor, but still amidst greenery and overlooking water), as well as my soap kitchen, where I make beautiful luxury soaps and lotions.
I like to work, love home decor projects, travel eagerly, embrace non-mainstream spirituality, and am grateful for *something* every single day.